Chicago renters may not have to fight to get back security deposit

Chicago renters may not have to fight to get back security deposit
Chicago renters may not have to fight to get back security deposit

Chicago renters may not have to fight to get back security deposit

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Chicago Tribune recently reported that a new rental lease could exclude security deposits from renters. The Chicago Association of Realtors says that city ordinance currently protects renters more than landlords. Housing reporter Dennis Rodkin breaks down what this means for the rental market, and looks into new data on “zombie properties”. (Photo: Flickr/Charleston’s TheDigitel)